I was consumed by the mystery Edward presented. And more than a little obsessed by Edward himself. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I wasn't as eager to escape Forks as I should be, as any normal, sane person would be.
Stephenie MeyerBefore you, Bella, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars, points of light and reason. ...And then you shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black. Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light. I couldnโt see the stars anymore. And there was no more reason, for anything.
Stephenie MeyerBella: How could I live with myself when itโs my fault? None of you should be risking yourselves for me โ Jasper: Bella, Bella, stop. Youโre worrying all the wrong things, Bella. Trust me on this โ none of us are in jeopardyโฆ Our family is strong. Our only fear is losing you. Bella: But why should you โ Alice: Itโs been almost a century that Edwardโs been alone. Now heโs found you. You canโt see the changes that we see, we who have been with him for so long. Do you think any of us want to look into his eyes for the next hundred years if he loses you?
Stephenie MeyerThat's not very attractive behavior, Bella." he said. " Forgiveness is divine. "Mind your own buisness.
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